ADD four Giants wins in a row to three straight Niners losses and you get an uncomfortably high spread. Though it’s not inconceivable Big Blue could grind out a fourth double-digit win in four weeks, you also would understand if they were to hit a dull spot during this long stretch against bad teams which continues next week in London against the currently winless Dolphins.

The 2-3 Niners have had problems on offense, scoring 23 points total the past three games. But with Frank Gore, Arnaz Battle, Darrell Jackson and Vernon Davis, and coming off a bye, they have enough weapons to challenge the Giants defense where the Eagles, Jets and Falcons couldn’t.

The pick: Niners +9.

Jets (+61/2) over BENGALS: Spread seams a little large for two one-win teams. When you’re playing to save your career, as Chad Pennington may be this week, it’s good to see an awful defense like the Bengals’ across the line. Thomas Jones’ 130 yards vs. Philly give hope the Jets might be able to control the ball and stay close.

Cardinals (+81/2) over REDSKINS: Prior to last week’s fourth-quarter fold vs. Carolina, the Cards’ first five games were decided by 3, 3, 3, 7 and 3 points. So if you think Tim Rattay is at least a serviceable NFL quarterback, you have to jump on this number.

Falcons (+9) over SAINTS: Drew Brees and Reggie Bush finally got the Saints’ offense up to 2006 standards last week in Seattle. Falcons are going to try Byron Leftwich, who might be an improvement over Joey Harrington, and one key stat to consider with such a large spread is that Atlanta is plus-4 in turnovers, New Orleans is minus-8.

BILLS (+3) over Ravens: Third straight home ‘dog spot for the Bills, who beat the Jets and covered vs. the Cowboys. It’s a good thing they had the bye after the Dallas game, because that was a traumatic Monday night outright loss. Glad Trent Edwards gets chance to keep slingin’.

Patriots (-161/2) over DOLPHINS: Borderline insane to even consider laying 16½ on the road in the NFL, but this is a game Bill Belichick is going to try to win 77-0 if he can, considering the Pats’ past problems in Miami, the dustup with the audibles last season, and the Dolphins’ Ghosts of 1972 who likely will be heckling from the sideline.

Buccaneers (+2) over LIONS: The Lions’ past three games have included a 56-21 loss at Philly and a 34-3 loss at Washington. Rod Marinelli is 6-15 in his season-plus as Lions coach, so it’s hard to justify giving points against a professional Bucs outfit that augmented its run game with Michael Bennett and Zach Crockett.

Titans (-11/2) over TEXANS: Titans got us a push last week even though Vince Young went out in the third quarter. Still inclined to back them as slight road faves in the division because of their overall grit and confidence in Kerry Collins, should he have to continue at QB.

Chiefs (+21/2) over RAIDERS: With Larry Johnson, Tony Gonzalez and Dwayne Bowe, KC is getting into a groove offensively on the ground and in the air. Chiefs have beaten Raiders eight in a row, so it’s a good value to take them with a couple points here.

Vikings (+91/2) over COWBOYS: Too many points to give a decent team like the Vikes, even though the Cowboys are going to be ornery after being embarrassed by the Pats. Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 224 yards at Chicago last week, will open things up for Minnesota’s shaky QB/WR combo.

EAGLES (-51/2) over Bears: The Bears are a mess. They allowed an NFL-record 34 points in the fourth quarter three weeks ago in Detroit, and last week let the Vikings’ Peterson run for the most yards the Bears have given up in a game in their 88-year history. Eagles are getting healthier, and this could be a laugher.

SEAHAWKS (-81/2) over Rams: Seattle needs a big bounce-back after their prime-time home debacle vs. the Saints, and the Rams appear to be the perfect tonic. They are 0-6, giving up 26½ ppg, and though Marc Bulger is slated to return, his offensive line is decimated.

Steelers (-31/2) over BRONCOS: Steelers’ four wins have been by 27, 23, 21 and 21, and they should get three key injured players back: Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes and Troy Polamalu. Broncos had a week to digest their worst-ever home loss, 41-3 to the Chargers, but foe’s just too tough to expect rebound.

MONDAY NIGHT

Colts (-3) over JAGUARS: The Patriots are getting all the hype this season, so this is a chance for the Colts to remind everybody in prime time that they’re the undefeated defending Super Bowl champs.